Lamellar lining for finishing the bath

Today, the main criterion in choosing the finishing material for houses, baths, saunas is not only the aesthetic component, but also the quality characteristics. The most widespread today was a lining, namely of lime varieties.

The emergence of the concept of "vagonka"

Originally transport cars for practicality were lined with wooden slats. Today, the lining is a panel for houses and baths, which looks aesthetically pleasing, allows the walls to breathe and eliminates the possibility of condensation.

Lining is a versatile material that can be used to cover not only the walls, but the ceiling and the floor. This will help to achieve a smooth and smooth surface with excellent sound insulation.

Lime battens: description

Since ancient times, the bathhouse has been a favorite place for a Russian person to spend leisure time. An important role is played by the material with which the walls of the steam room are sheathed, because the fragrance exudes not only a favorable effect on the body, but also creates a cozy atmosphere. It is for this reason that the most optimal material is linden lining.

The linden has about 30 species, grows in places with a temperate climate: in North America, the Caucasus, the Crimea, and East Asia. Deciduous trees reach 30 meters in height and 2 meters in diameter. Usually there are lindens of 150 years old, but most often for finishing 70-80-year-old trees are used.

Lime has an incredible flavor. After drying, the tree retains its essential oils, which saturate the air with each steam, it has a beneficial effect on the body.

Lining categories

• Lime battens of extra class - this perfectly flat surface, where there are no defects, is the most expensive material.
• Grade A is slightly cheaper than the previous variant, but here there are black dots, twigs, blackout.
• Grade B allows for the darkening of a third of the surface, small cracks, knots, is very popular because of its low cost, it is often used for sheathing of country houses.
• On the V-C paneling black and brown knots are allowed, color spots up to 15 sq. Cm.
• Variety C has the lowest cost, because on the panels there are large dark knots and holes. Used for finishing the garage or cottages.

Standards of lining production

Today there are 2 standards regulating the manufacture of lining:

• The usual lining has a thickness of 12 to 25 mm; Width - up to 150 mm; Length - up to 6 m.
• Lining: thickness - 13,16 and 19 mm; Width - 80,100,110 and 120 mm; Length from 0.5 to 6 meters, enlarged to 8 mm projection.

Benefits

Laminate lining has undeniable advantages, compared to other types of wood:

• Ecological compatibility.

The material is completely natural, does not undergo processing with chemicals and retains its natural look and aroma for many years. Wood is homogeneous, has good quality, knots come across rarely.

• Low density.

The structure of the tree prevents the heating of the material, which is an indispensable condition for use in finishing the bath.

• Absence of pitches.

When heated, many types of wood emit resins that settle in the steam room. They heat and soften at high temperatures, as a result of which you can not only get dirty, but also burn yourself. The lime-tree board is devoid of this shortcoming.

• Content of essential oils.

When the oil is heated, active evaporation begins, as a result, a pleasant aroma reigns in the bath. In addition, esters have curative effect, have a beneficial effect on all systems of human organs. Especially useful is finding in a bath with catarrhal diseases.

• Resistant to increased humidity.

The lining can be used in places with any moisture level, it does not dry out and does not change its properties.

• Good sound insulation.

If it is necessary to reduce the noise level from the outside, then in this case the lining (linden) perfectly fits, for a bath it is suitable for all the necessary requirements.

• Thermal insulation.

Fake lining keeps the heat in the room well.

• Security.

The linden board does not heat up and does not burn the skin when it touches it, it will protect children from burns.

• Nice colour.

The light colors of the tree do not irritate the eyes, so it is always pleasant to be in a bath trimmed with linden battens.

disadvantages

Despite all the advantages of veneer linden, there is one drawback - the possibility of fungus and mold, and this is a big problem in the conditions of humidity.

This can be avoided by treating the lining with antibacterial agents. Since most moisture falls on the walls from the bottom, you need to take care that the arrangement of the lining allows for an unobstructed replacement of all elements. This is more reasonable than changing the entire structure.

Sheathing of the bath with linden lining

In a bath it is important to observe the effect of the thermos so that the temperature rises quickly and holds for a long time.

• It is necessary to insulate the bath with the help of any insulation.
• Next, it is required to install a hydrobarrier and a reflector that will return heat.
• It is necessary to make a lath for the lining. If you plan to install shelves, then you should use the bars, which will withstand the weight of a person. If this is not planned, then you can use regular racks.
• To cover the bath is to start from the corner. Use for these purposes klaymery, so that during the fastening of the lining do not punch holes.

It is worth remembering that in the places of contact between linden and lime, gray spots are formed and iron is rusted. Therefore, you need to use copper or stainless nails.

Where to buy a lining?

Today there is a mass of manufacturers and sellers of this material, each of which offers different types of lining of different levels of quality and price category.

The most popular is the purchase of linden veneer in Leroy Merlin. The company offers quality material for bathing at a reasonable price. In addition, you can immediately purchase all the components required for complex works. Will serve for many years lining (linden).

"Leroy Merlin" will provide you with a huge selection of material. Each time will please with its appearance and performance characteristics lining.